*****Didn't think he could do it, but Kendrick Lamar has gone deeper with this album and topped his previous efforts. Less of a focus on his early life in the streets of Compton ('good kid, m.A.A.d city' ) to a greater emphasis a race, social and personal (mental) struggle with this LP.There are so many dark themes visited, and this is all present with Kendrick's different rap style, and a good production.

****Really good effort. I instantly prefer this to Good Kid Maad City, the stories and delivery is better here and there is a lot more variation in the songs. The Blacker The Berry and Mortal Man are my favourites on here but there are quite a few highlights. Good album.